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kari — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • ground noun The solid surface of the earth.
  • on the rocks phrase Of a drink, served poured over ice cubes rather than chilled, neat or mixed.
  • rock noun A hard natural mineral material, or a piece of it such as a stone or boulder.
  • scar noun A mark left on the skin after a wound has healed.

Senses

kari is used for these senses in English:

  • ground (countable) The bottom of a body of water.
  • on the rocks In a bad state; experiencing difficulties or at risk of failing.
  • rock A mass of stone projecting out of the ground or water.
  • scar A rock in the sea breaking out from the surface of the water.
  • skerry A small rocky island which may be covered by the sea at high tide or during storms.

ground — full definition

  1. noun The solid surface of the earth.
  2. noun A reason or basis for a belief, decision, or action.
  3. noun An area of land used for a particular purpose, such as sport or school premises.
  4. verb To forbid a child or teenager from going out as a punishment.
  5. verb To connect an electrical device safely to the earth.

on the rocks — full definition

  1. phrase Of a drink, served poured over ice cubes rather than chilled, neat or mixed.
  2. phrase Of a relationship, business or plan, in serious trouble and close to failing.

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